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Discover Nootka is based out of Gold River, Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada. Clients are responsible for arriving in Gold River to begin their journey with us. We are able to pick up clients in Campbell River at the Airport if requested. A transportation fee will apply. For all driving directions and estimated driving times we recommend using Googlemaps.com. Getting to Vancouver Island
 Vancouver Island is accessed from mainland British Columbia and Washington State by ferry service or flights. If you are driving from Seattle, allow the full day. Vancouver and it's two ferry terminals are approximately 3 hours drive from Seattle. From Vancouver, ferries go to Victoria or Nanaimo. If you are traveling from south of Vancouver take the Tsawwassen - Duke Point route. If you are coming through Vancouver take the Horshoe Bay - Departure Bay route. Travelers from the USA can also take ferries from Anacortes, Port Angeles and the Seattle area to Victoria on the south end of the island. Campbell River is 166 miles (265km) North of Victoria on Hwy 19. Campbell River is approximately a 4 hour drive from Victoria, and 2 hrs from Nanaimo. Campbell River Regional Airport (YBL) is approximately 40 minutes from Vancouver by air and 1.5 hours from Lake Union (Seattle). Getting to Gold River
Discover Nootka's main departure point for our tours is in Gold River at the M.V. Uchuck III,s office at the Government Dock which is a 1.5 hour drive from Campbell River. If you are flying into Campbell River we can arrange to pick you up.  If you are traveling without a vehicle you just need to get to Campbell River on Vancouver Island, and we can arrange transport for you to Gold River on the morning of the tour. If you are meeting us in Gold River, we meet at the end of the government/public dock. This dock is located approximately 5 minutes drive from town - follow the signs to the dock. Average travel time for driving to Gold River from - Campbell River is 1 hours
- Comox/Courtenay is 2 hours
- Nanaimo is 3 hours
- Vancouver is 5 hours from ferry departure
- Seattle is 9 hours
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Ferry Service To And from Vancouver Island
Canada
- BC Ferries provides year round vehicle and walk-on ferry service. There are 3 options for ferry routes to the island. BC Ferries info can be found on their BC Ferries, or contacted by calling 1-888-223-3779 within the province, and outside of BC at 250-386-3431. For information on reservations call 1-888-724-5223, or out of province call 1-604-444-2890.
- Horseshoe Bay (North of Vancouver) to Departure Bay (North of Naniamo) *Sailing time approx. 1 hr and 35min.
- Tsawassen (South of Vancouver) to Duke Point (South of Naniamo) *Sailing time approx. 2 hrs
- Tsawassen (South of Vancouver) to Swartz Bay (near Victoria) *Sailing time approx. 1 hr and 35min.
United States- Port Angeles, WA to Victoria, B.C. (The MV Coho): car and walk-on ferry runs year round except for a brief mid-winter maintenance www.cohoferry.com
- Anacortes , WA to Victoria B.C.: Year round vehicle and passenger ferry. Sailing time approx. 3 hrs. Departs Anacortes at 8am and Sidney at 12noon. 1-206-464-4600 or 1 888 808-7977 www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries
- Seattle , WA to Victoria, B.C. (Victoria Clipper): Passengers only, offers year-round walk-on service. 1 800 888-2535 www.victoriaclipper.com
Air travel To Vancouver Island
From Vancouver- Pacific Coastal Air flies from Vancouver to Campbell River or Port Hardy. 1 800 663-2872 or 604 273-8666 www.pacific-coastal.com
- Air Canada offer flights from Vancouver or Seattle to Campbell River, Naniamo, and Victoria. 1-800-247-2262(in Can) or 1 800 776-3000(in US)
- Central Mountain Air flies from Vancouver to Campbell River or Comox. 1-888-865-8585 or www.flycma.com They have the latest flight departing Campbell River for Vancouver if you must make it back to Vancouver the day your trip returns.
- Air Canada offer flights from Vancouver or Seattle to Campbell River, Nanaimo, and Victoria. 1-800-247-2262 (in Can) or 1 800 776-3000 (in US)
From Seattle- Kenmore Air offers flights floatplane from Seattle to Campbell River or Heriot Bay (on Quadra Island), and Port Hardy (for those joining our Mothership tours). 1 800 543-9595 www.kenmoreair.com
Bus Service To Vancouver Island
From Vancouver to Campbell River/Port McNeil- Greyhound (Vancouver to the Island) Buses depart downtown Vancouver 5:45am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 2:00pm (Sat. only), 6:00pm. $46 Cdn one way. 1-800-661-8747 www.greyhound.ca
- Islandlink Bus Services Provides shuttle bus service between a number of Lower Mainland destinations and Vancouver Island/Campbell River, including Abbotsford, the Vancouver Airport, Whistler and the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal. Visit their website for up-to-date schedules and booking information. 1-250-954-8257 or 1-604-970-4990. www.islandlinkbus.com
From Seattle to Victoria or Vancouver- Quick Shuttle Service Provides regular transportation between Seattle and Vancouver, from airports to city centres. $43 Cdn. one way. from Seattle airport to down town Vancouver. 1-800-665-2122. www.quickcoach.com
- Grayline of Seattle From Seattle Airport to downtown Seattle (to meet ferry to Victoria). 1-800-426-7532 www.graylineseattle.com
- US Greyhound Service between downtown Seattle and downtown Vancouver 1-800-231-2222 www.greyhound.com
- Bellingham Airporter Service between Seattle Airport and Anacortes Ferry (to Victoria) 1-866-235-5247 www.airporter.com
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